Rajasthan Minister's Heartfelt Response to Shocking Odisha Skeleton Incident

Minister's Condemnation of the Incident

Jaipur: Kirodi Lal Meena, the Agriculture Minister of Rajasthan, expressed his outrage on Wednesday regarding the disturbing skeleton incident in Odisha, labeling it a disgrace to civilized society. He announced his intention to contribute one month’s salary to support the family of the victim.

The incident involves Jitu Munda from Keonjhar district, who was seen carrying his sister's skeleton to a bank as evidence of her death in order to access her funds.

A video capturing him exiting the Odisha Gramin Bank with the remains quickly gained traction on social media.

In a post on X, Meena shared his emotional response, stating that witnessing Jitu Munda's suffering was deeply unsettling. He criticized the mistreatment of a poor tribal individual under the guise of bureaucratic procedures, calling it a stain on any civilized society.

जीतू मुंडा की बेबसी और पीड़ा देखकर कलेजा कांप उठा। एक गरीब आदिवासी के साथ कागजी खानापूर्ति के नाम इस तरह की प्रताड़ना किसी भी सभ्य समाज के माथे पर कलंक है। मेरा ओडिशा के मुख्यमंत्री श्री @MohanMOdisha जी से पुरजोर आग्रह है कि इस मामले में तत्काल और कठोरतम कार्रवाई की जाए।
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— Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena (@DrKirodilalBJP) April 29, 2026

Meena called for decisive action against those accountable and urged Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take immediate steps.

He emphasized the need for urgent and severe measures in this case.

In a show of solidarity, Meena stated, "Jitu Munda's suffering resonates with me. It is my responsibility to support him during this challenging time. I will be donating one month’s salary to his family, and the funds will be sent shortly."

He further remarked on the collective duty to prevent such incidents from happening again, ensuring that vulnerable individuals do not feel powerless in the future.